2016 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah The Contender In the Rocks
Syrah
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
Community Tasting Note
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KeithAkers wrote: 92 points
December 12, 2021 - Sunday Brisket (Matt's, Portland OR): Nose: The nose is deep and rich, filled with black cherries, raspberries, licorice, bacon fat, olives, currants, black pepper, smoke, violets, and a touch of herbs.
Taste: The feel is Full bodied with medium acidity and silky, medium+ tannins. The feel is larger scaled and rich, but deft and balanced with black cherries, raspberries, licorice, bacon fat, currants, black pepper, smoke, and violets.
Overall: Though this could use a few more years, it’s also drinking beautifully. I love the expression of syrah here as there’s a great cross between richer fruits and the peppery side of the grape.1,692 views
6 Comments
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Decanting Queen commented:
1/22/22, 5:43 AM - I think I have only one of these and have never tried a contender (usually buy rocks and hills). Would you suggest drink or hold?
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Decanting Queen commented:
1/22/22, 5:44 AM - Ok just checked, I have 3. Worth tasting one now? I do like my Syrah with more tertiary characteristics, but it sounds like this has some already.
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KeithAkers commented:
1/22/22, 12:59 PM - I think it’s definitely worth opening a bottle now! For me, it’s at a point where I ask myself: does this actually get better? It’ll certainly age and take on different characteristics, but imo the window is well open and worth digging into
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Decanting Queen commented:
1/23/22, 9:26 AM - Thanks—it is on deck for tonight!!
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Decanting Queen commented:
1/24/22, 3:29 AM - You were correct, this was drinking beautifully and I am glad I opened. Although I found it somewhat lighter than I expected vs your review. It was a little overpowered by our lamb dinner, much easier to appreciate the nuances without food.
Not sure if that is bottle variation or all the big wines we have been drinking lately!
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KeithAkers commented:
1/24/22, 1:41 PM - Awesome! It definitely wasn't a massive wine for me, but rich on the feel and balanced. I'm glad you liked it! I've consistently been impressed with Reynvaan and this was no different.